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24-Jun-2007, 22:57
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| | Egyptian pyramids Hi every one, especial hi to Anglika.
This is an essay about how egyptian pyrmaids were built, I wonder if I can call it essay because it's too short  .
This essay mainly for using speculating in the past( should've , could've, etc...).
here is the writing, and I'm waiting to hear from you.
----------- Egyptian pyramids are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World; yet, how they were built? It remains a mystery. Archeologists say that the early Egyptian constructed these pyramids between 2030 and 1640 B.C. Under the empire of Pharaoh, who dominated Egypt at that time. A huge stone and a very strong manpower could’ve been used to build them. The question is, how could a mere human have moved such a huge stones, Each stone has an average weight of 2.5 tons, without any modern tools? It must have been a smart way for doing that, or they may have developed a sort of technology! Archaeologists also say that the stones could’ve been formed during the construction’s process. A mixed of clay and specific solution must’ve been used to form stones. Whether they were built by human’s hand or by using sort of techniques, pyramids are one of achievements of the ancient people that mystified modern scientists.
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27-Jun-2007, 00:29
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| | Re: Egyptian pyramids Quote:
Originally Posted by a_k_m Hi every one, especial hi to Anglika.
This is an essay about how egyptian pyrmaids were built, I wonder if I can call it essay because it's too short  .
This essay mainly for using speculating in the past( should've , could've, etc...). In this kind of writing, spell out 've = have
here is the writing, and I'm waiting to hear from you.
----------- Egyptian pyramids are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World; yet how they were built? It remains a mystery. Archeologists say that the early Egyptian constructed these pyramids between 2030 and 1640 B.C.[The four Great Pyramids were constructed between 2600 and 2400 BC.] Under the empire of Pharaoh, who dominated Egypt at that time.[This is not clear enough - which Pharoahs?]A huge stone [One large stone?]and a very strong manpower could’ve been used to build them. The question is how could a mere human [One man?] have moved such a huge stones, each of which has an average weight of 2.5 tons, without any modern tools? It must have been a smart way for doing that, or they may have developed a sort of technology! Archaeologists also say that the stones could’ve been formed during the construction’s process. A mixed of clay and specific solution must’ve been used to form stones. Whether they were built by human’s hand or by using sort of techniques, pyramids are one of achievements of the ancient people that mystified modern scientists. |
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29-Jun-2007, 00:40
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| | Re: Egyptian pyramids Egyptian pyramids are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World, yet how they were built? It remains a mystery. Archeologists say that the early Egyptian constructed these pyramids around 4500 years ago. There are more than eighty pyramids in different sizes. Pyramids weren’t built at the same time. However, it took them generations to build such gigantic structures. For instance, the first pyramid was built called the Step pyramid, which is built for Pharaoh Djoser (3d density). The great pyramid was built for the Pharaoh Kkufu (4th density). However, huge stones and a very strong manpower could’ve been used to build them. The question is how could mere humans have moved such a huge stones, each of which has an average weight of 2.5 tons, without any modern tools? There must have been a smart way for doing that, or they may have developed sort of technology! One of the ways has been speculated is that the pyramid’s builders used a ramp to help them accomplishing the structure. This ramp was built alongside the pyramid. Supplies were transferred over the ramp. Whenever the pyramid got higher they would also raise the ramp. This ramp was demolished When the pyramid had been done because no longer need for it. Archaeologists also say that the stones could’ve been formed during the construction’s process. A mixed of clay and specific solution might have been used to form stones. Whether they were built by humans’ hand or by using kid of techniques, the pyramids are one of achievements of the ancient people that mystify the modern scientist. | 
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Originally Posted by a_k_m Egyptian pyramids are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World, yet how they were built? It remains a mystery. Archeologists say that the early Egyptians constructed these pyramids around 4500 years ago. There are more than eighty pyramids in different sizes. Pyramids weren’t all built at the same time. However, it took them generations to build such gigantic structures. [According to recent research, more like 10-20 years] For instance, the first pyramid that was built is called the Step pyramid, and was built for Pharaoh Djoser (3d density!!!!!!). The great pyramid was built for the Pharaoh Kkufu (4th density). However, huge stones and a very strong manpower could’ve been used to build them.[There is no "could" about it - they were constructed from large blocks and with much manpower] The question is how could mere humans have moved such a huge stones, each of which has an average weight of 2.5 tons, without any modern tools? There must have been a smart way for doing that, or they may have developed some sort of technology! One of the ways has been speculated [It is speculated that one way was] is that the pyramid’s builders used a ramp to help them accomplishing the structure. This ramp was built alongside the pyramid. Supplies were transferred over the ramp.[delete]As the pyramid got higher they would also raise the ramp. This ramp was demolished When the pyramid had been done because no longer need for it [Rephrase ]. Archaeologists also say that the stones could’ve been formed during the construction’s process. A mixed of clay and some kind of solution might have been used to form stones. Whether they were built by humans’ hand or by using kid of techniques, the pyramids are one of achievements of the ancient people that still mystify the modern scientist. | Have another go! | 
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| | Re: Egyptian pyramids (3d density!!!!!!) Pharaoh Kkufu using kid of techniques Believe it or not, I don't know how I did such mistakes Here is what I came up with, I hope it is the final round, I mean draft. -------------------------- Egyptian pyramids are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World, yet how they were built? It remains a mystery. Archeologists say that the early Egyptians constructed these pyramids around 4500 years ago. There are more than eighty pyramids in different sizes. Pyramids weren’t all built at the same time. However, it took them generations to build such gigantic structures. For instance, the first pyramid that was built is called the Step pyramid, and was built for Pharaoh Djoser (3d Dynasty). The great pyramid was built for the Pharaoh Khufu (4th Dynasty). However, huge stones and a very strong manpower must have been used to build them. The question is how could mere humans have moved such a huge stones, each of which has an average weight of 2.5 tons, without any modern tools? There must have been a smart way for doing that, or they may have developed some sort of technology! It is speculated that one way was that the pyramid’s builders used a ramp to help them accomplishing the structure. This ramp was built alongside the pyramid. As the pyramid got higher they would also raise the ramp. Once the pyramid was done, the ramp was demolished. Archaeologists also say that the stones could’ve been formed during the construction’s process. A mixed of clay and some kind of solution might have been used to form stones. Whether they were built by humans’ hand or by using kind of techniques, the pyramids are one of achievements of the ancient people that still mystify the modern scientist. | 
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| | Re: Egyptian pyramids Hope it went well with your teacher.  | 
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| | Re: Egyptian pyramids I don't know , ask yourself! | 
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Originally Posted by a_k_m -------------------------- Egyptian pyramids are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World, yet how they were built? It remains a mystery. | The Egyptian pyramids are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, yet how they were built? It remains a mystery. Did they know how to use pulleys and levers back then? Quote:
Originally Posted by a_k_m Archeologists say that the early Egyptians constructed these pyramids around 4500 years ago. There are more than eighty pyramids in different sizes. |
Prefer the pyramids. Quote:
Originally Posted by a_k_m Pyramids weren’t all built at the same time. | Say:The pyramids.... Do you need that sentence? Quote:
Originally Posted by a_k_m However, it took them generations to build such gigantic structures. |
Evidence? Quote:
Originally Posted by a_k_m For instance, the first pyramid that was built is called the Step pyramid, and was built for Pharaoh Djoser (3d Dynasty). The great pyramid was built for the Pharaoh Khufu (4th Dynasty). |
Say: The Great Pyramid Quote:
Originally Posted by a_k_m However, huge stones and a very strong manpower must have been used to build them. |
That sentence tells the reader nothing. Delete it. Quote:
Originally Posted by a_k_m The question is how could mere humans have moved such a huge stones, each of which has an average weight of 2.5 tons, without any modern tools? | The question is hiw could the workers have moved such huge stones (weighing an average of 2.5 tons) without any modern tools? Quote:
Originally Posted by a_k_m There must have been a smart way for doing that, or they may have developed some sort of technology! |
Keep that sentence if it adds anything. Quote:
Originally Posted by a_k_m It is speculated that one way was that the pyramid’s builders used a ramp to help them accomplishing the structure. This ramp was built alongside the pyramid. As the pyramid got higher they would also raise the ramp. Once the pyramid was done, the ramp was demolished. Archaeologists also say that the stones could’ve been formed during the construction’s process. A mixed of clay and some kind of solution might have been used to form stones. | --->one possible method of construction --->the process of construction --->A mixture of clay and some sort of solution.... --->used to form the stones Quote:
Originally Posted by a_k_m Whether they were built by humans’ hand or by using kind of techniques, the pyramids are one of achievements of the ancient people that still mystify the modern scientist. | I assume that the pyramids were built by humans. (There is no evidence to the contrary.) Any mystrery about their construction is due to the absence of written records. What kind of research did you do? ~R | 
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